No one ever wants their child to have discipline problems at school.
No one ever wants their child to have discipline problems at school.
And the last thing you want is a call from the school administrator informing you that your youngster has been suspended from school. When this call comes through, do not panic. Rather, act swiftly to ensure that your child’s suspension becomes an important learning opportunity that discourages them from ever getting another suspension.
Here are five things you need to do when your child gets suspended.
Start by talking to your child to find out exactly what happened. While at it, contact the school immediately and request the school records regarding the incident that lead to the suspension. Finally, review the school district’s disciplinary policies and procedures as well as applicable regulations, which are as follows:
You must understand the rule your child broke that led to this suspension.
Call the school administrator or principal who is suspended and schedule an appointment with them. Discussion matters can include:
Your child has the right to make up the assignments and examinations they missed while on suspension. It is important to ensure that the child does not lag or is academically disadvantaged due to the suspension.
Remember to ask the school for your child’s assignments so that they can complete them while on suspension. Also, request that your child make up any tests they might have missed.
Special education kids have very specific rights and protections when it comes to suspension or expulsion. Student rights usually consist of the following:
If your child has been suspended or expelled, consider seeking help from an experienced education attorney as soon as possible. The education attorney will do the following: